Halloween Dracula’s Dark Cherry Fudge – A Sinfully Sweet Treat for Your Spooky Celebration
This Halloween Dracula’s Dark Cherry Fudge is a devilishly rich, creamy dark chocolate treat infused with cherry gelatin and chunks of maraschino cherries. Each bite melts with velvety chocolate and a burst of cherry flavor — a perfect “bloody bite” for your Halloween party spread!
Ingredients
- 3 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract optional, enhances cherry flavor
- 1 3 oz box cherry gelatin powder
- ½ cup maraschino cherries chopped (plus extra halves for garnish)
- Red gel food coloring optional, for deeper bloody swirls
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy lifting later.
- Melt the chocolate: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine dark chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Stir continuously until smooth and fully melted.
- Add flavorings: Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract, almond extract (if using), and cherry gelatin powder until completely incorporated.
- Mix in cherries: Gently fold in chopped maraschino cherries. Add a few drops of red gel food coloring for a deeper crimson hue if desired.
- Pour and swirl: Spread the fudge mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Press a few halved cherries on top for garnish and swirl lightly with a knife for a “bloody” effect.
- Chill the fudge: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to slice.
- Serve: Lift the fudge out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into small squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add 1 tablespoon of cherry syrup from the maraschino jar to the fudge mixture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- To make it extra spooky, drizzle melted red candy melts over the top before chilling.